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First swarm trap catch

Yesterday I noticed there was a swarm in a trap I set up about 3 weeks ago. This is my first time using swarm traps, I don't know how long they have been in it but I noticed they are bringing in pollen. Just thought I'd share a couple pics:

Re: First swarm trap catch

Can I hijack this thread for a moment?

I placed a bait hive out on a property of a farmer I know the other day.

Is this setup any more-or-less dangerous than anything else?

Someone suggested I would have problems getting it down if a swarm took up residence. He suggested a pulley system to get it down. I'm not denying that may be the case - but aren't most other bait hives about this high in a tree and need ladders to retrieve without pulley systems?

Re: First swarm trap catch

What I do is strap, tape everything!!!!!! Prepare for the worst. Full bee suit or whatever you wear for an angry hive. The bees are not very forgiving in an accident situation. Better to have and not need, then to need and not have. Saved my hiney more than once.
Have fun!

Re: First swarm trap catch

Re: First swarm trap catch

Just tie down straps. Across the top front and back to secure the top. Rachet or what ever. I'll run electricians tape sometimes. I tape the screen edges over the entrance if it looks flimsy,,and, I'll staple the ends of the tape to make sure nothing come loose. An un even top can be no fun. Check to be sure. Swarm boxes are usually cobbled and after sitting a while, they warp. Just saying